Pakistan and England have announced their squads ahead of the second England Test set to be played tomorrow at the Ageas Bowl Southampton.
The Pakistan Cricket Board made the announcement in a tweet, according to which the squad will comprise:
Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi impressed for opposing sides during the first day of Pakistan’s second intra-squad clash.
Babar Azam’s side, PCB Green, made 318-8 in their 90 overs with the help of some impressive batting from Babar (82 retired not out) and Abid Ali (71), while wicketkeeper-batsman Muhammad Rizwan was unbeaten on 47.
Meanwhile, Young pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was the pick of the bunch among the bowlers as he claimed 4-91 and was well-supported by the experienced Muhammad Abbas, who claimed 2-49 himself.
PCB Green batting first in the two-day match at New Road Ground, Worcester.
PCB Green 96 for 1. pic.twitter.com/fZjbaGi5PV
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 11, 2020
Former legendary cricketer Shahid Afridi has announced that Pakistan team will have his namesake foundation’s logo featured on their playing kits for the upcoming Test and T20I series against England.
Taking to Twitter, Afridi in response to a tweet from Pak Passion’s Saj Sajid who suggested that the team should have logos of local charity organizations in the event that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) fails to find sponsors.
He broke the news, saying: “We’re delighted that the Shahid Afridi Foundation logo will be featured on Pakistan playing kits since we are charity partners to PCB. Thanking Wasim Khan and the PCB for their continued support & wishing our boys all the very best with the tour.”
We’re delighted that the @SAFoundationN logo will be featured on the Pakistan playing kits, since we are charity partners to @TheRealPCB. Thanking #WasimKhan & the PCB for their continued support & wishing our boys all the very best with the tour #HopeNotOut https://t.co/v8fvodh0iN
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 8, 2020
